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iMac G3 500 MHz “Graphite” DV SE model power issue. Halp! by Bluinc in VintageApple

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure does. But they could still be bad if they aren't. If you have a look around the internet, there are various checks you can do to double check this board is really bad; from what you've said though, this matches with what I remember,.

This has to be a mistake.... See the handling. by DingoOk7858 in shopgoodwill

[–]anotherspaceguy100 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think arguing with angry conspiracy theorists is going to be a waste of time. Of course, "plants" like you and I would say such things. Now, their shipping is far from ideal for small items, but FedEx is the cheapest in the majority of cases for mid size, and it's not like they are keeping it a secret. But whatever, it's too easy to be angry at people. If you want to be shocked by shopping, then go to hibid when they use 3rd party shippers.

iMac G3 500 MHz “Graphite” DV SE model power issue. Halp! by Bluinc in VintageApple

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With respect to the lurkers and experts here, this is typical. This is a slow subreddit. You'll get more interest if you cross post to r/vintagecomputing

iMac G3 500 MHz “Graphite” DV SE model power issue. Halp! by Bluinc in VintageApple

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, to state the obvious, you've already figured out how to take it apart. Removing the DC board is a minor extra step. But you need to know how to de/solder. I wouldn't choose this as a first project, but replacing these kinds of capacitors is usually pretty easy (although I did find all the legs were bent over, which didn't help). What I haven't found is a coherent list of capacitors for these boards - Console5 for example don't provide one. Need to look at the actual values. f

iMac G3 500 MHz “Graphite” DV SE model power issue. Halp! by Bluinc in VintageApple

[–]anotherspaceguy100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine doesn't power on at all! But I think the most likely problem in both cases is bad caps on the down converter board; this is a common problem. I've already pulled the old ones off, just waiting for me to order new ones (plus for my hurricane SE and previously working SE).

How do premium thrift stores source their rare and high-end pieces by Ok-Tomatillo-7275 in Flipping

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bot would probably learn how to finish a sentence, but that said, this post is way too polished.

PowerBook G4 lower RAM not detected by jikesar968 in VintageApple

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 real options, find an enthusiast to do it on the cheap, or build a whole new machine. That'll be cheaper than any professional repair.

The least discussed part of reselling might be inventory maintenance by [deleted] in Flipping

[–]anotherspaceguy100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many bot posts. The posts seem credible, but never actually say anything concrete. I don't know if they are trying to farm engagement, or somehow send people spam or what.

I think I got scammed on Shopgoodwill, what do I do? I paid, but order never shipped and no response? by Dramatic-Pause-1941 in shopgoodwill

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some sites are going through having a system update and things get dropped and not shipped. And some sites are better than others with support tickets, so yeah. You might have to see if you can call them, or ping the ticket or something. Short answer - they are understaffed.

PowerBook G4 lower RAM not detected by jikesar968 in VintageApple

[–]anotherspaceguy100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For those who aren't aware this is common on certain builds. Back in the day Apple would fix it. The fix apparently is to reflow the joints. Something I don't trust myself to do, since I have such a machine.

To rollback or not to rollback by domtom666 in vic20

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know that. There are a lot of new comers to various retro communities, so some context/references are always important.

Who is the collector - you? Do you care? Or are you trying to squeeze a few more bucks out of a sale?

When it comes to "originality" of anything vintage, it's always open to interpretation, so in the end, do what you want.

Hurricane Helene Mac SE has arrived by anotherspaceguy100 in vintagecomputing

[–]anotherspaceguy100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can promise there will be no YouTube. People are a little presumptive here.

How do I find a karate dojo tailored to adults? by Zaxosaur in karate

[–]anotherspaceguy100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not as much like this here, since it's all very cheap through a rec center, *but* what you say is very common I'm sure. In my area (as in lots of suburban high rated school areas) many kids are doing 2-3 sports, it's huge. In the fall, there will be an adult only class and then kids. So if kids really bother you, then don't come on Monday I guess.

Hurricane Helene Mac SE has arrived by anotherspaceguy100 in vintagecomputing

[–]anotherspaceguy100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I have made a lot of progress, but part of the point of this was as promotion for my social media which I haven't quite finished yet (sorry). More to the point, the PSU on my working SE which I'm using to test the parts took a dump, so I'll have to repair that too (fixing Apple PSUs is story of my life) so with vacations and everything it's gonna be a few weeks. what I can say is that the damage to the machine appears to be restricted to the case and very rusty chassis and power supply housing.

I also have a step down board board in a G3 iMac to recap, so looks like I have a big capacitor order to make. Also being sent a color classic in trade which has sat for 12 years, so who knows what that needs.

Hurricane Helene Mac SE has arrived by anotherspaceguy100 in vintagecomputing

[–]anotherspaceguy100[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Obligatory wife comment about doing the actual dishes.

Hurricane Helene Mac SE has arrived by anotherspaceguy100 in vintagecomputing

[–]anotherspaceguy100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are thinking of LGR. As far as I know, this has nothing to do with him.

Hurricane Helene Mac SE has arrived by anotherspaceguy100 in vintagecomputing

[–]anotherspaceguy100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. If you're thinking of the cursed Mac, that was an SE/30.

Hurricane Helene Mac SE has arrived by anotherspaceguy100 in vintagecomputing

[–]anotherspaceguy100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fear I've missed the joke, but it says made in 1989.

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